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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Pretty Pinata Birthday Card--A Blog Named Hero's May Challenge "Celebrate"

Hi & Welcome!



Today's card is a fun slider... I cheated and used patterned paper:)  I hope you like it too!  The supplies are linked below (afil).  I didn't do a YouTube tutorial (daughter's wedding, work, etc.) but here's what I did:

1.  I diecut the pinata on white heavy cardstock for a base.  Then I cut two more out of patterned paper, being careful to use the same spot so colors matched underneath flaps.

2.  I glued the first colored layer flat to white one, then lifted where possible the flaps on the 3rd layer, then glued it to second.  

3.  I diecut a slightly less than 4.25" x 5.5" white card and white fun foam with a slider die.  I gave the foam time to puff back up before gluing to back of the front card.  Then added foam tape around for extra lift to allow slider to move.  I attached a slider plastic disk (you could use foam tape) to the center of a penny and let dry.

4.  I attached a bit of white card on the slider area of the 4.25" x 5.25" black base so it would show through to front.  I put the penny in the track, then adhered the front panel.  I checked to make sure penny would slide freely before attaching the pinata to the slider disc.  

5.  I wrapped some baker's twine around his neck and made a bow.  ( I did this loosely and added bow so he didn't look like he was on a hangman's noose!  LOL!)  I gave him a googlie eye for more fun.

6.  I taped some twine behind him and the sentiment banner strip which is clear heat embossed and edged with black marker.  Then added some of the fun candy to finish it off!  Then I glued him to the slider disk.

Here is the little guy in action:

Here are the supplies I used.  I really appreciate it when you use these links as I buy my own supplies and the small commission I get helps me buy new things to show you!


Monday, May 27, 2019

Paint, Stamp, Print Four Cute Cards + Save The Crafty YouTuber Hop & Giveaway!

Hi there!

Welcome to the Diaries!  If you haven't been here before, I hope you will enjoy browsing around--there are tons of crafty ideas and many, many humor posts, etc!



Today I am thrilled to be a part of the "Save The Crafty YouTuber Hop!" hosted by Justine Hovey

Who doesn't love a great hop and giveaway!   I'm giving away a $25 gift card to Scrapbookdotcom!  Scroll down for more info.  Here is the link to the tutorial.  I hope you will consider subscribing both here and there!



Here are some close ups:

Mondo Gerbera Daisy hand embossed & debossed

A closer look...


Below is actually a monoprint with same stamp:


A closer look...



More about the giveaways!--

You must comment at the YouTube stop to enter.  You don't need to comment on every one, but the more the better chance you will have for winning one of the tons of prizes.  You need to comment on mine if you want to enter for my Scrapbookdotcom $25 gift card.  The entries will close June 5th and winners will be announced on June 10th 2019 at-  https://www.justinehovey.com/2019/05/3rd-save-crafty-youtuber-information.html 

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!


Here is the supply list.  (afil) links.  Most are from our sponsors!


Enjoy the hop and good luck!

Gale

Monday, September 3, 2018

How To Make A Simple Children's Birthday Card!


Hello All!

I can't believe the channel made it a year and last count had 599 subscribers!!!  Thank you so much for you visiting, commenting, sharing, liking and subscribing to my little channel.  It means so much to me that someone would spend part of their day crafting with me!!

Today's card features the Clearly Besotted Best Balloon stamp set, along with a retired My Favorite Things set (however in crafting, substitutions are not only allowed, but encouraged!)  The rest of the supplies are linked below.   Here is the tutorial for this fun little card:




Supplies:

A word about affiliate links:  Nearly everyone with a crafting blog/youtube channel pays a monthly service fee to be able to efficiently make links for our reader/viewer's convenience.  When you use these links to purchase supplies, we get a small (usually around 5% commission at no additional cost to the buyer) to help defray our expenses.  



Come back and see me again soon!
Gale

Friday, May 4, 2018

How to Make an Easy Watercolor-ish Embossed Rose Card "Derby Week" Tribute!

Hi!

This week we are celebrating the longest running sporting event in the United States--The Kentucky Derby also known as "the run for the roses!"  If you haven't heard about the Derby or would like more background info, I have recipes for Derby Pie and Mint Juleps along with the words to "My Old Kentucky Home" and other tidbits on a previous blog post "It's Derby Day".

This project features Brutus Monroe's "Enchanted Rose" background stamp.  The supplies I used are linked below if you are interested.   Here is my YouTube tutorial!



Large example!!




I'll be back next time with some WPlus9 "Critter Cards" for you!

Gale

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

How To Make A Turnabout Card with C&9s Dahlia Set

Hi!

Today's tutorial is easy and fun featuring Concord & 9th's Dahlia Turnabout Set.
Here is the video link:


Here is a clearer look at the card:


The products I used are shown below:

(Sorry for the short 'n sweet message, but under a time crunch today:)  Enjoy!




Until next time, have a great day!!

Gale

Sunday, April 15, 2018

How To Make An Easy Pretty Stenciled Card! -- "Just Cards" Video Hop

Hello!

Welcome to the land of the never-ending Winter!  We decided to think Spring anyway by celebrating flowers for this month's hop!  My card features the Concord & 9th Floral Fill-Ins stencil and paper pack.  Picture links for the supplies are at the bottom of this post...

Be sure to visit the other stops on the hop!  They are also listed below!  Enjoy!

Here is my finished project and Youtube tutorial link:



Christine: https://youtu.be/OagNTE3_mGg 
Keren: https://youtu.be/IpQ4dK2aGEw 
Monica: https://youtu.be/ietcqTBGkVw 
Adrianne: https://youtu.be/lXUMMPZ7P0o 
Teresa: https://youtu.be/TDE-YxNBgBQ 
Mike: https://youtu.be/UgQ2L4dlHZ4 
Gale: https://youtu.be/EbC-OjEyMuw 
Sladjana: https://youtu.be/1BRdgabh-jY 
Nadine: https://youtu.be/-UGJ_yLuz4Q 
Anna: https://youtu.be/h_cActKGm5s
Erin: https://youtu.be/cLyHMWhBoho 



Have a fantastic day!!!

Gale




Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Oxide Inks & Paper Layering Koi---Just Cards Video Hop!

Hi everyone!

Welcome to my stop on the "Just Cards" Video Hop!  The folks participating are listed below the video link and will also be listed under the video on my YouTube channel in the description box.  Just click on the link below with the arrow to get to the video!  (Video won't be "live" until 2 p.m. on Weds. Feb. 28th! I had to post this early because I can't trust the timer and am going to be out:(  Don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you won't miss any future videos!)

This month's theme is "masculine."  The products used are listed at the bottom of the page.  Thanks for "hopping" by!






Please hop to the other stops and enjoy!  Show us some love with subscribing, liking and commenting!  

Gale:  https://youtu.be/Vg6iO-YOgk0   You are here!
Christine:  https://youtu.be/1Nwyq0Ylfdc
Nadine:  https://youtu.be/ziNU_cTemdk
Alicia:  https://youtu.be/a634OS0s9gk
Koren:  https://youtu.be/iy7xqcSKgQE
Linda:  https://youtu.be/Nb45FgRzayE
Anna:  https://youtu.be/ZjCFywdfrW0
Monica:  https://youtu.be/DTvW_AB8Djc
Terri:  https://youtu.be/t_OBdAhqMVo

Here are the products I used:  Just click on the links for more info!


Have an awesome day!
Gale

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Playing With Alcohol Inks & Foils!

Hi!  
Happy Valentine's Day!

Alcohol inks and foiling are both hot again in the crafting industry!  I guess what is old does become new again!  This card features supplies from My Favorite Things.  The links are at the bottom if you are interested!

Here is the video tutorial and a closer look at the project:



I have a past post about making coasters with these links.  Experimenting With Alcohol Inks
Let me know if this is something you would like to see a tutorial on!

Here are the product links:

Have a great day and come back soon!
Gale